Rare? The Japanese reads 'Japan/Russia Association Member Badge.' I suppose the Russian inscription is the same.Very high quality. A thick badge with nice enamels. I think this is a post-war badge.

Inscribed 'Japan/China Incident.'On the reverse 'The foundation of peace in the eastern seas.'

Nicely made Army badge. Marked jungin (pure silver) on the reverse, and stamped with a number.I cannot imagine what this was used for nor what it signifies. The serial number and the fact that it is pure silver suggest that it was an important item, but I'm really not sure.3.5 cm across

Rare early badge with a dirigible in the design. Inscribed 'Meiji 37 [1904] Conquer Russia Commemorative.'Along with the airships on the reverse, there is an insignia on the obverse I am unfamiliar with. The anchor suggest a Navy affiliation, and the wings suggest something to do with pilots.According to a Japanese site I found (HERE), there was an Airship Unit formed in 1904.

Here is some information from that site:1877: Used in Satsuma Rebellion (Taharazaka Battle)1904: Temporary Airship Unit formed, used to help secure Port Arthur in Japan/Russia War1913: Airship Unit moved to Tokorozawa1923: Airship Battalion reorganized under Air Corps Division1927: Airship battalion moved to Chiba1936: Re-named Airship Regiment1937: Independent Airship Unit 1st, 2nd 3rd Battalions, participated in invasion of Nanking1942: Independent Airship Unit 1st Battalion, participated in invasion of Thailand, French Indochina, and Singapore.

Note that the above information is undocumented. It needs to be verified.

Small badge/medal. Appears to be late Meiji or early Taisho manufacture.'Great Japan Education Association Member Badge.'

Small badge/medal. Appears to be late Meiji or early Taisho manufacture.'Great Japan Education Association Special Member Badge.'

Small badge/medal. Appears to be late Meiji or early Taisho manufacture.'Great Japan Education Association Dutiful Member Badge.'

Interesting enamel badge dated 1938. Above the 2 enamel flags are imperial mums.I have no information about this gathering.

2 award badges from the now-defunct Japan Tobacco Bureau. This was an official government bureau under the Ministry of Finance. It existed from 1898 to 1949, after which it became the Japan Tobacco and Salt Corp, and from 1985 Japan Tobacco Inc.Inscribed as such, these badges must date pre-1949.

Nice enamel work.

Rare? The Japanese reads 'Japan/Russia Association Member Badge.' I suppose the Russian inscription is the same.Very high quality. A thick badge with nice enamels.

Similar to the badge above, but the Russian flag and the surrounding blossoms on both sides are different.

Note the lack of suspension decoration on this example.The reverse inscription is slightly different: 'Great Japan Protect the Country Youth Association Member Badge.'